India Freight and Logistics - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)
Market Report I 2025-04-28 I 375 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
The India Freight and Logistics Market size is estimated at 349.4 billion USD in 2025, and is expected to reach 545.6 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.32% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
Growing government initiatives and programs like Zero Emission Vehicles Emerging Markets Initiative (ZEV-EMI) are driving industry demand
- Till 2025, the Airports Authority of India and private operators are jointly investing a substantial USD 11 billion. As part of the expanding Regional Connectivity Scheme (spanning over 5 years), there are plans to develop smaller, underserved, and remote airports. While India currently has 400 regional routes, an additional 600 are in the pipeline to connect to a total of 156 airports. By 2024, India had aimed to establish 100 new airports, with a mix of government funding and public-private partnerships. Moreover, eight out of the planned 21 greenfield airports are already operational, with the Noida International Airport at Jewar set to be the country's largest. Spanning 1,334 hectares, this airport boasts a cutting-edge volumetric modular design.
- In a significant move in July 2023, 15 prominent companies joined forces under the Zero Emission Vehicles Emerging Markets Initiative (ZEV-EMI) and the Indian government's E-FAST (Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport) program. This collaboration, announced at the G20 and Clean Energy Ministerial event, unveiled multiple pilot projects. As a result, the demand for electric trucks (e-trucks) in India is projected to surpass 5,000 by 2027 and reach approximately 7,700 by 2030.
India Freight and Logistics Market Trends
Government and private investments, rising exports, and the increasing interstate movement of goods are the major drivers of the transportation industry
- In 2024, the government is dedicated to reducing logistics costs to 5-6%. Indian Railways is taking steps to boost freight capacity, increase the speed of freight trains, lower freight expenses, establish dedicated freight corridors, improve last-mile connectivity between railheads, roads, and ports. They're aligning with PM Gati Shakti, granting industry status to logistics, promoting digital solutions, and developing logistics infrastructure. These efforts aim to cut costs and spur GDP growth in logistics.
- The sector is expected to grow till 2027 and is expected to add 10 million jobs by 2027. India is aiming to become a global hub for manufacturing and logistics, with recent policies attracting around USD 10 billion USD in investments for the warehousing and logistics sector. Also India's infrastructure plans for 2024, such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), Navi Mumbai International Airport, Noida International Airport and Western Dedicated Freight Corridor etc, are expected to accelerate India's journey towards becoming a prominent player in the global logistics landscape.
The diesel price increase was less sharp than the increase in petrol prices due to VAT cuts offered by several state governments
- In September 2023, oil prices hit a 10-month high of USD 90 per barrel as Saudi Arabia and Russia extended their voluntary production and export cuts till 2023. As India imports 85% of its oil, the fuel prices were impacted. According to the All-India Motor Transport Congress, which represents 14 million truckers and vehicle operators, the soaring fuel prices are impacting India's truckers as they have limited ability to pass on the rising prices, which account for 70% of the cost of operating a truck.
- The Indian government is contemplating reducing petrol and diesel prices by INR 4 - INR 6 (USD 0.04 - USD 0.07) per litre in 2024, timed with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in H1 2024. Discussion in ongoing with Oil Marketing Companies to share the burden of this reduction equally, and there's a possibility of a more substantial cut of up to Rs 10 (USD 0.12) per litre. This move aims to alleviate the financial strain on the public and could also help lower retail inflation, which peaked at 5.55% in November 2023.
India Freight and Logistics Industry Overview
The India Freight and Logistics Market is fragmented, with the major five players in this market being Blue Dart Express Limited, Container Corporation of India Limited, Delhivery Ltd., DHL Group and Mahindra Logistics Ltd. (sorted alphabetically).
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2 REPORT OFFERS
3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
3.2 Scope of the Study?
3.3 Research Methodology
4 KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
4.1 Demographics
4.2 GDP Distribution By Economic Activity
4.3 GDP Growth By Economic Activity
4.4 Inflation
4.5 Economic Performance And Profile
4.5.1 Trends in E-Commerce Industry
4.5.2 Trends in Manufacturing Industry
4.6 Transport And Storage Sector GDP
4.7 Export Trends
4.8 Import Trends
4.9 Fuel Price
4.10 Trucking Operational Costs
4.11 Trucking Fleet Size By Type
4.12 Logistics Performance
4.13 Major Truck Suppliers
4.14 Modal Share
4.15 Maritime Fleet Load Carrying Capacity
4.16 Liner Shipping Connectivity
4.17 Port Calls And Performance
4.18 Freight Pricing Trends
4.19 Freight Tonnage Trends
4.20 Infrastructure
4.21 Regulatory Framework (Road and Rail)
4.21.1 India
4.22 Regulatory Framework (Sea and Air)
4.22.1 India
4.23 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5 MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes 1. Market value in USD for all segments 2. Market volume for select segments viz. freight transport, CEP (courier, express, and parcel) and warehousing & storage 3. Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
5.1 End User Industry
5.1.1 Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
5.1.2 Construction
5.1.3 Manufacturing
5.1.4 Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
5.1.5 Wholesale and Retail Trade
5.1.6 Others
5.2 Logistics Function
5.2.1 Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP)
5.2.1.1 By Destination Type
5.2.1.1.1 Domestic
5.2.1.1.2 International
5.2.2 Freight Forwarding
5.2.2.1 By Mode Of Transport
5.2.2.1.1 Air
5.2.2.1.2 Sea and Inland Waterways
5.2.2.1.3 Others
5.2.3 Freight Transport
5.2.3.1 By Mode Of Transport
5.2.3.1.1 Air
5.2.3.1.2 Pipelines
5.2.3.1.3 Rail
5.2.3.1.4 Road
5.2.3.1.5 Sea and Inland Waterways
5.2.4 Warehousing and Storage
5.2.4.1 By Temperature Control
5.2.4.1.1 Non-Temperature Controlled
5.2.4.1.2 Temperature Controlled
5.2.5 Other Services
6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Key Strategic Moves
6.2 Market Share Analysis
6.3 Company Landscape
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
6.4.1 Allcargo Logistics Ltd.
6.4.2 Blue Dart Express Limited
6.4.3 Container Corporation of India Limited
6.4.4 Delhivery Ltd.
6.4.5 Deutsche Bahn AG (including DB Schenker)
6.4.6 DHL Group
6.4.7 DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmnd af Air and Sea)
6.4.8 FedEx
6.4.9 Kuehne+Nagel
6.4.10 Mahindra Logistics Ltd.
6.4.11 Safexpress Pvt. Ltd.
6.4.12 Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI)
6.4.13 VRL Logistics Ltd.
7 KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS CEOS
8 APPENDIX
8.1 Global Overview
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Porter's Five Forces Framework
8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
8.1.4 Market Dynamics (Market Drivers, Restraints & Opportunities)
8.1.5 Technological Advancements
8.2 Sources & References
8.3 List of Tables & Figures
8.4 Primary Insights
8.5 Data Pack
8.6 Glossary of Terms
8.7 Currency Exchange Rate
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